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5 summer driving tips for professional drivers

Whether you’re a taxi driver, trucker, or motor trader, here are some simple but effective tips to help you manage the heat while working this summer.

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Driverless taxis pick their moments!

With operators desperate to show their vehicles are safe and reliable ahead of global rollouts, autonomous cabs haven’t always offered a smooth ride.

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Illegal number plates: what professional drivers need to know

Police take tough action against drivers with illegal number plates which can be used to hide the true identity of the vehicle and its driver.

The most popular types of motor trade businesses in the UK

We’ve put together a guide to some of the most popular types of motor trade business models in the UK.

A digital illustration of vehicles driving on a multi-lane highway at night. Cars and a motorcycle are shown with glowing radar circles and Wi‑Fi icons above them, while neon lane markings and data-grid graphics suggest vehicle-to-vehicle communication and smart transportation technology.

New direction for fleets and regulations

Advances in technology have dramatically changed the relationship between fleet transport progress and policy.

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Essential car buying and selling safety tips for motor traders

Everyone is looking for a good deal when buying or selling a car.

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Understanding the difference between taxis and private hire vehicles

This article breaks down the key distinctions between public and private hire work, including where they work, how they pick up customers, and insurance requirements.

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Taxi fares could rise to help drivers cope with increasing costs

Councils across the UK are considering raising fares to help taxi drivers with the cost of living.

How ghost brokers scam drivers

As the cost of running a vehicle continues to rise, drivers understandably want to shop around for the best deal.

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Minibus maintenance & safety essentials

This essential guide covers the importance of regular minibus servicing, daily vehicle checks, and the steps companies can take to help keep both drivers and passengers safe.  

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Drive towards national taxi and private hire standards moves up a gear

National taxi standards have moved a step closer after new legislation received Royal Assent.

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AI to help get road safety message across

Police are turning to AI in a bid to make roads safer, with hi-tech cameras being used to spot drivers not wearing seatbelts and illegally using mobile phones.